Bristly Oxtongue
NameBristly Oxtongue
Species NameHelminthotheca echioides
Common NameBristly Oxtongue
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent bristles on stems and leaves; bright yellow composite flower with multiple developing flower buds.
Description
This specimen is a herbaceous plant, Bristly Oxtongue, characterized by its bristly stems and leaves, and a vibrant yellow, dandelion-like flower. It is not cultivated as a bonsai, but rather grows as a common weed.
